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Community Resources
For more links with general dental information,
visit our Links page.
Information about eligibility and
enrollment in FAMIS and Medicaid:
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Family Access to Medical
Insurance Security plan (FAMIS):
www.famis.org
This site has information about the state-sponsored Smiles for Children
program. It contains information about applying for FAMIS, including by
phone and online.
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Virginia Department of
Social Services:
http://dssiad.dss.state.va.us/EligibilityScreening
This website has a preliminary screening for financial assistance
programs administered by VDSS. Enrollment typically means visiting a
local social services’ office. For a listing of local departments of
social services, visit
www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency. These departments can
help someone enroll in Medicaid and FAMIS as well as other benefit
programs.
Information about
other health care resources in Virginia:
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Virginia Primary Care
Association:
www.vpca.com
The Virginia Primary Care Association website includes listings of
community health centers, migrant health centers, and health care for
the homeless programs throughout the state of Virginia. These centers
vary by location and typically work on a sliding-fee scale. Some centers
offer dental care as well as health care.
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Virginia Association of
Free Clinics:
www.vafreeclinics.org
The Virginia Association of Free Clinics website contains listing of
free clinics around the state. These clinics vary by locality, with most
providing health care to the uninsured. Some free clinics also provide
dental care.
Information about
local youth activities
For more
information about local community resources:
- Please contact the United Way of the Thomas Jefferson Area at
their Information and Referral line at 434-972-1703 or on the web at
www.UnitedWayTJA.org.
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